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I try stuff so you don't have to

Been a while since I did one of these...5 years? Been a while since I posted on Usenet. But, here goes! Fluid Film. I b...
17 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Trueno
17 comments posted 13yrs posted by Trueno

Long live the SUV! in China?

www.impomag.com/news/2013/05/chinas-struggling-automakers-jump-suv-boom So much for green thinking in china.... bob
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by sound
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Re: Had a chance to try a Bimmer

> > At least Subaru / Toyota didn't cripple the BRZ / 86 by making it only > available as a silly automatic or paddle-s...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by isquat
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by isquat

Re: GM Admits The Chevy Volt Is Way Overpriced:

A liar and a moron like KiddingNoOne continues to remain in denial about how overpriced the Chevy Volt is. In addition,...
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

Portable Jump Starter

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced portable jump starter that I can carry in my car? Thanks!
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by me
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by me

Hennessy Venom GT hype

Getting a few magazine front covers, but how long do the tyres last? As far as I can tell, it is not AWD. Putting 1200 H...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by bruce56
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by bruce56

Whats next" Smart headlights?

http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/intel/2013/20130430_intel_car_headlight_features_projector_processor.htm bob
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by sound
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Tesla.

Google,,, Tesla's Elon Musk had to borrow money to pay rent
31 comments posted 13yrs
posted by dhiaduit
31 comments posted 13yrs posted by dhiaduit

steve w question

have you used one of these? any good?
13 comments posted 13yrs
posted by me
13 comments posted 13yrs posted by me

Electric fiat a big loss leader...

smartenergyportal.net/article/chrysler-will-take-losses-electric-cars-says-ceo bob
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by sound
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

unintended consequences

it's been a topic mentioned here a number of times, but today i witnessed a very real and unintended consequence of the...
4 comments posted 13yrs
posted by me
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by me

nice 55

http://www.hotrodandrestoration.com/rod-shops/featured-vehicle-subtle-but-sexy-1955-chevy-bel-air/ bob
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by sound
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

how long should a track rod end last

just had car in for mot,was suprised to hear it had failed on off/side track rod end when it had failed on the off/side...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by tj
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by tj

LED lights on cars. TOO BRIGHT!!!

The latest fad on cars is to use LEDs for some of the front lights, particularly the DRLs, and use LEDs for brake light...
24 comments posted 13yrs
posted by demi
24 comments posted 13yrs posted by demi

1996 silverado 4x4 ball joints

I hear on the lowers for this truck being a 4x4 they are hard to replace. Can anyone inform me on this. Is it easier to...
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by stryped1
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by stryped1